ANCA-WR announces endorsement of LA City Councilwoman Janice HahnMay 11, 2011 - 09:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, announced its endorsement of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn as she runs for United States Congress in California’s 36th District. In her meeting with ANCA activists and staff, Councilwoman Hahn showed considerable understanding and concern for issues important to the Armenian American community in the 36th District and throughout the United States. “I am deeply honored by the Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region’s endorsement. As the strongest, most politically active organization in the Armenian American community, I am pleased to have the support of the ANCA-WR,” said Hahn. She continued, “When I am elected to Congress from the 36th District, I promise that I will be a champion of the Armenian community by advocating for Congressional recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the establishment of a U.S. – Armenia trade office, and the protection of the right to self-determination for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.” The 36th Congressional District race is significant because the winner will be replacing former Congresswoman and noted Genocide denier, Jane Harman. ANCA-WR Chairman Andrew Kzirian commented on the endorsement: “Our decision to endorse Janice Hahn, a longtime friend of the Armenian community in Los Angeles, is to ensure that the integrity of the 36th Congressional seat is upheld.” “We truly believe that Councilwoman Hahn is the individual in this race who is not only committed to supporting Armenian American issues but also of bringing them to the fore once she is elected to the House of Representatives.” Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |